Fall at Once (Cozy Creek Collection, #3)

by Nora Everly

But was it really love? I had thought it was . . . and felt like it was. But maybe I had been willing to simply accept whatever crumbs he threw my way.

“It’s the way of the world. Things have to die to make room for the new. It’s kind of like your breakup with Ross. It’s time to start over.”

Then she bit her lip when her eyes met mine, and I had to look away because, damn, she was fucking gorgeous.

“There is no place I’d rather be than here with you. Believe that. You deserve a man who will take care of you, respect you, and treat you like the amazing woman that you are. Not some dumb motherfucker who would try to humiliate you in a goddamn bar.”

I’ve been thinking about what it would be like to kiss you ever since I arrived in Cozy Creek. And I want to do it again. For real, this time. With nobody around. Can we?”

“Misread me? It’s taken all I have in me not to kiss you every time I see you, Madi. So, no. You have not misread me.”

“Being good can be fun. You’ll see.”